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The Daily Free Press

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According to a recent study, Massachusetts has the highest rate of underage alcohol use and binge drinking of any state in the country. ILLUSTRATION BY EMILY ZABOSKI/ DFP STAFF

Massachusetts ranks highest in U.S. for underage drinking

Mia Ping-Chieh Chen March 28, 2019
Massachusetts has the highest rate of underage alcohol use in the country: among people ages 12-20, nearly 29 percent had consumed alcohol and 20 percent had participated in binge drinking, according to research analyzed by the American Addiction Centers.

Massachusetts legislators call for mental health help in Puerto Rico

Jordan Kimmel January 25, 2018

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, along with 10 others in the Massachusetts congressional delegation, sent a letter to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Friday to ask for material regarding...

U.S. Rep. Markey, others looking into energy drink safety

Daily Free Press Admin January 23, 2013

Following a string of health problems traced back to energy drinks, U.S. Rep. Edward Markey and other congressmen have been leading a push against energy drink companies. “The firms need to be clear...

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